Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Motherboard Removal

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer
  • Comments: 3
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Motherboard Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

34

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn't meant to be used alone.

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    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

    I try to find the correct celsius value to heat the bag or direct temp to the sides of the phone. A reference should be a good thing to have. I have a heat bed I use to heat it up. I think 80c can work

    Tobias Müllauer -

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    • While you wait for the adhesive to soften, note the following:

    • There's adhesive securing the back cover around the perimeter of the frame.

    • The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.

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    • Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.

    • If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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    • Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to slice through the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom of the right edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.

    • Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom right corner.

    • Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.

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    • Slide your opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

    • Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom left corner.

    • Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.

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    • Slide your opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive, stopping when you reach the power button.

    • Only insert the pick up to 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.

    • Leave the pick in the left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

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    • Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.

    • Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the top right corner.

    • Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.

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    • Slide the pick to the top left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras or sensors.

    • Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras.

    • Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top left edge.

    • Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the top left corner.

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    • Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras.

    • Slide the pick toward the bottom camera to slice through the remaining adhesive, stopping before you reach the power button.

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    • Grab and remove the back cover.

    • If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

    • Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.

    • If you're using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

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    • The wireless charging coil is lightly adhered to the battery.

    • Be careful not to strain or tear the display interconnect cable under the right side of the charging coil.

    • Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the wireless charging coil and the battery.

    • Slide the pick along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.

    • Repeat for the wireless charging coil press connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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    • If you're using the Samsung Self Repair Kit, take a moment to identify your screws and label them accordingly:

    • Label the bag with the most screws and the colored bag #3428.

    • If you're replacing the screen and battery, label the clear bag with two screws #3439.

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    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.5 mm-long screws securing the NFC antenna and charging coil.

    • If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

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    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

    • If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

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    • Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper right corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.

    • Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

    • Don't pry against the battery. Use protrusions in the frame for leverage.

    • During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.

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    • Grab and remove the NFC, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker from the frame.

    • The wireless charging coil holds these parts together.

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the laser autofocus module press connector.

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    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

    • If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

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    • Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the frame.

    • Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame.

    • Remove the motherboard cover and laser AF module.

    • During reassembly, press down on the cover to secure its clips to the frame.

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint reader press connector.

    Not the fingerprint reader - this is for the S Pen features

    S22Ultra -

    Cheap OLED screens (not original) won't have this connector and the s pen doesn't work.

    S22Ultra -

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.

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    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the stylus' press connector.

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    • Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the motherboard.

    • If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screw with the new one labeled #3428.

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    • Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the top left of the motherboard and the frame.

    • Pry the motherboard up until you can grab it with your fingers.

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    • Grab the motherboard by the left edge and remove it from the frame.

    • Be careful not to catch on any loose cables.

    • During reassembly, be sure the cables are above the motherboard when reinserting it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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